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Series II: Biographical Publications and Related Materials,, circa 1909-2009 (bulk 1909-1964)

 Series
Click the image to view selected digital versions of items from the Fray Magín Catalá, O.F.M. collection.
Click the image to view selected digital versions of items from the Fray Magín Catalá, O.F.M. collection.

Scope and Content

The materials in this series document the life and spiritual labors of Fray Magín Catalá. The records include an article and newspaper clippings about the beatification process of Fr. Catalá; Arthur D. Spearman's publication about Nootka Island and related correspondence belonging to Aloysius S. Stern, S.J.; and other publications about Fr. Catalá's life by James A. Colligan, S.J., Zephyrin Engelhardt, O.F.M., and Lawrence Scrivani, S.M. Also included are various materials sent from Fr. Català's place of birth in Montblanc, Spain. Included are copies of Fr. Catalá's baptismal record; devotional cards; framed photographs of the house where Fr. Catalá was born as well as a plaque placed in his honor; a letter from the Parroquia de Santa Maria, Montblanc, Spain; a newsletter from Montblanc focusing on Fr. Catalá and the process of beatification; and an untitled painting of Fr. Catalá levitating in front of a crucifix.

Note: Montblanc items were received from the Parroquia de Santa Maria in Montblanc, Spain.

Dates

  • circa 1909-2009 (bulk 1909-1964)

Language of Materials

Materials in this series are in English, Catalan, and Spanish.

Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.8 linear feet (6 boxes)

Arrangement

This series is arranged by subject.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Archives & Special Collections, Santa Clara University Library Repository

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